Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-03-19

LIE N. ". Dduu lutcuuo ptSsCusihs
Mr.. Louie Mathaei with new saxo
phone. This instrument imparts soft
air to the band music, and Louie is
first class performer on 1t.
WE direct attention to the ads. OF
Mr.. John Teller and Martin d Woods
special commissioners, who offer for
sale valuable Martinsburg property.
Either is a splendid opportunity to buy
good home.
Mr. CHARLIE PHILLIPS. who has
been employed in the drug business,for
the past year with J. M. O'Neal, has
resigned his position on account OF Ill
health and expects to engage in pur-
suit which will necessltate more out
| door exercise.
Tomorrow (Sundaylnight at ten o.
clock the sun crosses the line and the
astronomical Spring commences. We
call the great time mark the vernal
equinox, for, as the words signify, day
and night are equal and Spring has
come.
THE regular quarterly meeting of the
Y. M. G. A., will be held on the first
Monday in April. Business of import
ance will be considered, and members
and all DESTROYS of becoming members
are requested to be present.
THE Y. M. G. A. in this city has
elected Mr.. f. d. Barr temporary Gen.
eral Secretary, at salary OF $40 per
month. Frank is a quiet, intelligent.
christian gentleman and better selec- |
tion could not have been made.
FELLER's HALL has been nicely re-
modelled and will receive a good share
of theatrical patronage. Mr.. Feller in
forms us that he will add still greater
improvements in the near future. Sue
cess to his efforts to give us a good ball.
Mr. J. w. DeGrange, the energetic
young tobacconist of "West End, can.
not be surpassed for making cigars. He
has without doubt,th best homemade
varieties in town. Those who enjoy a
good smoke, may depend upon it that
they can be found at Willis store.
In all probability the Y M. c. Band
will go to Chambersburg next Friday
to give a concert. In case the date
should be changed due notice will be
given.
p. S.-The City Band will leave on
the 1926 train Saturday eve, April End
Fare, round "trip $1.00, which includes
admission to the concert. All aboard,
and give the band send off.
| REV. II. M. WHARTON, the gifted
Baptist minister, will preach in the Bap-
fist Church next Thursday night. On
Friday night he will lecture on the sub
jet my Hearers Admission. adults
25 cts children, Is cts. Advising to
take a hearty laugh and enjoy an enter
tanning lecture should be present.
The Chambersburg Repository has
moved into more commodious quarters
and already the effects are noticeable.
The editorial department is equal to
that of the large city dailies while its
local and general news is unsurpassed
for terseness and interest Bros. Pom
eroy, shake; we fell proud of your en-
terprise and general success.
THE Barry & Fay Company, although
a good sized audience was present, did
not play on Wednesday night. Mr. Fay
was slightly paralyzed and cancelling
Chambersburg and Hagerstown, left
for his home IN New York, Thursday
morning. This notice is to do justice
to these gentlemen, whose motives for
not showing have been impugned.
PLANTS FOR SALIENT. Phillip
Showers has an unlimited supply of
cabbage plants for sale, of the very best
varieties, and will have all other kinds
| in season. Any one wishing to procure
the seed of his choice radishes can do so
by calling at the stores of ]. w. Walker
or D. w. Roderick.
THE new jewelry store of our young
friend, Mr.. II. j. Homrich is very at
tractive and the goods displayed to a
nice advantage. The room was fitted
up by Small q Co., and better piece
of work was never performed in this
city. This firm is reaping deserved sue
cess. We bespeak liberal patronage
| for Harry.
THE illustrated sermon given by Rev.
f. t. Robertson, of the Baptist Church
last Monday night, was very interest
ing and drew crowded audience, The
next sermon will be given on Monday
| night. and will be continuation of the